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Friday, November 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 13th annual Holiday Boutique at the Overland Park Convention Center showcases over 350 local small businesses to an expected crowd of over 40,000 people for early holiday shopping.  FOX 4 KC
  • An Overland Park mattress store offers $50 off each purchase and pledges the same amount to Harvesters for local food assistance until Nov. 30.  KCTV 5

CRIME NEWS

  • Gabriel Hernandez, accused of several charges including rape and aggravated burglary, had his bond set at $750,000 by a Johnson County judge.  FOX 4 KC
  • Wyatt C. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing and selling child sexual abuse material online before relocating to Mexico to become a cabaret singer.  KCTV 5

CULTURE NEWS

  • Kansas native and Broadway star Hayley Podschun reflects on her transformative journey from an Overland Park dance floor to becoming Glinda in the national tour of 'Wicked'.  KMBC News
  • Lifetime Network's filming of "Girl in the Garage" in Kansas City boosts local visibility and showcases the metro as a versatile filming location.  KSHB

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • With an estimated 80 million Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, experts recommend affordable security upgrades like doorbell cameras and motion-sensitive lights to deter home break-ins.  FOX 4 KC

SPORTS NEWS

  • Three young martial artists from Overland Park seek community support to compete in the GAMMA World Championships in Indonesia.  KMBC News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Holiday Season Premiere 2024 at Park Place

    Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa's arrival, festive caroling, ice skating, and local shopping at Park Place.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Gobbler Grind Marathon - A Johnson County Tradition

    Experience one of the oldest marathons in Kansas, connecting the local running communities and offering participants a Boston Marathon qualifying opportunity.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • Friendsgiving Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park

    Celebrate the holiday season with a friendly Pickleball competition at this festive Friendsgiving tournament.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll

    Experience a festive 5K Run and Family Stroll on Thanksgiving Day, promoting health and community spirit.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • Jingle Bell Run: Kansas City Festive 5K Events

    Celebrate the holiday season with a series of 5K runs, including timed, untimed, and virtual options at the Jingle Bell Run Kansas City.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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